Spring Assembly 2025


Date: March 29, 2025

Location: Benedictine University - Lisle, IL

Program Agenda


Fertility Nutrition: The Dietitian's Role in Reproductive Health & Infertility

Speaker: Rachelle Mallik, MA, RDN, LDN

Picture This! Food Photography Basics to Elevate Your Business

Speaker: Sara Haas, RDN

Approaches to Dietary Cultural Inclusivity in Healthcare Settings

Speaker: Minakshi Raj, PhD, MPH

Abnormal Sodium Level and the Dietitian's Intervention

Speaker: Nancy Rodriguez, DCN, RDN, LDN

Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder: More than Picky Eating

Speakers: Emily Presbrey MS, RD, LDN & Lisa Carroll MS, RD, LDN

Speaker: Livleen Gill, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND

Registration


Registration: Registration link will be made available soon

Illinois Academy Member Status Early Bird (Ends 2/17/25) Standard (Ends 3/3/25)
Active Member $100 $150
Retired Member $50 $75
Student Member $50 $75
Student Non-Member $65 $95
Non-Member $200 $250

 

Opportunity for IAND Students


Interested in attending Spring Assembly? Don't miss out on this chance to network with aspiring dietitians and gain additional knowledge on a variety of topics. Illinois dietitians have the opportunity to sponsor IAND students to attend when they register. Student sponsorship applications are due in February 2025. To be considered for this sponsorship, IAND dietetic students will need to submit an application and be able to attend this learning event. Students that are sponsored will also have the opportunity although not required, to introduce speakers. 

Sponsorship Application Deadline is February: Click here

2025 Poster Abstract Submission Information


Showcase your research, innovative programs, or success stories at Spring Assembly 2025. Start by reviewing our submission instructions, criteria for scoring, and key dates. Click here to learn more.

Submission Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2025 @ 11:59pm CST 

Request for Speaker Proposals 


Interested in presenting during the 2025 Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spring Assembly? We are excited to gather in-person for the 2025 Spring Assembly with an estimated 100+ nutrition and health professionals in attendance. Spring Assembly presentation should be 45 minutes with 10-15 minutes for Q&A. 

The speaker proposal deadline has passed.

Updated December 2024